Lady Lake man arrested after altercation with neighbor
A Lady Lake man was arrested after an altercation with his neighbor. John Francis Kiley III, 66, is facing a charge of battery as a result of the brawl which occurred Wednesday afternoon near their homes on Pine Grove Lane, which is located in a rural area off Lake Griffin Road, according to an arrest report from the...
Remember to obey the rules when you visit the pools in The Villages
The Recreation & Parks Department strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment in The Villages. All eligible residents and their guests with valid Guest ID Cards are asked to refrain from:. Having glass containers inside any pool area. Throwing or tossing any objects/toys on pool...
SpaceX launch could bring overnight sonic boom to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - If you need a reminder to turn your clocks back at 2 a.m. Sunday, maybe the boom you might hear less than an hour before could assist. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off on the Bandwagon-4 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40 targeting a 1:09 a.m. liftoff...
Dog saved from mobile home fire in Silver Springs
Marion County firefighters were able to save a dog who became trapped in a mobile home that caught fire on Thursday. Marion County Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a structure fire in the 100 block of SE 165th Court Road in Silver Springs on Thursday, October 30, at around 6:42 p.m.
17-year-old arrested for firing shots at Ocala homecoming bonfire party
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on a slew of gun-related charges after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a juvenile victim who was attending a homecoming bonfire party in Ocala. On Sunday, September 28, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a shooting incident that had occurred the previous...
Florida Teen Arrested For Shooting At High School Homecoming Bonfire After Parents Turn Him...
A 17-year-old from Marion County was arrested on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in connection with a shooting that occurred a month prior at a Forest High School homecoming bonfire party. Zachary Sarrach faces a host of charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, after allegedly firing multiple shots at...
Woman hides unused needles and baggies of narcotics in crotch area to avoid charges
A Leesburg woman was arrested on drug charges after hiding unused needles and baggies of narcotics in her crotch area during a traffic stop. A deputy stopped 42-year-old Toni Derrall Phelps in a black SUV in Tavares at around 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The...
Spruce Creeker facing DUI charge after crash on U.S. 301
A resident of the Del Webb Spruce Creek community in Summerfield is facing a charge of driving under the influence following a crash on U.S. 301. David Paul Luisier, 72, had been driving a silver Subaru at about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 on U.S. 301 at SE 140th St. in Summerfied when he drifted into the oncoming lane and...
Danny Gaekwad pays $7 million for 21 acres in fast growing SW Ocala
Ocala businessman Danny Gaekwad has paid $7 million for 21 acres off State Road 200 just west of Interstate 75. What will he do with the vacant land? He told the Star-Banner he doesn't know. In fact, he's open to suggestions. The main parcel, measuring 12.3 acres, is the site of the former Camper Village of America...
Lady Lake Police Department earns reaccreditation, upholding statewide standards
Lady Lake police achieved reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, marking continued recognition for professionalism, accountability and excellence in law enforcement practices. Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes a department’s commitment to the highest standards of...
